Farm & Food

The first week of August was cool and relatively dry according to Ormstown weatherman Peter Finlayson. There was 10 mm of rain, which is less than half an inch, and heat units were 191, which is slightly lower than average bringing the season total to 2,039. Crops have continued to grow green and lush but slow to mature. Some cereal grains were being harvested in the last week of July but many fields still have tinges of green in the fields. The damp weather in July may result in the presence of some moulds and fungus. Sweet corn is in full swing, the cobs being full and the kernels sweet and juicy. Apples are appearing on the market with early varieties such as Vista Bella, Jersey Mac and Sunrise offering an early start to the season.

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